Sir Ralph Richardson; Doris Zinkeisen

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Sir Ralph Richardson; Doris Zinkeisen

by Unknown photographer
vintage print, 1946
7 1/2 in. x 9 5/8 in. (190 mm x 243 mm) image size
Given by Terence Pepper, 2013
Photographs Collection
NPG x138013

Sittersback to top

  • Sir Ralph David Richardson (1902-1983), Actor. Sitter in 42 portraits.
  • Doris Clare Zinkeisen (1897-1991), Painter, stage-set and costume designer, writer and equestrian champion. Sitter in 22 portraits, Artist or producer of 2 portraits.

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Events of 1946back to top

Current affairs

The new Labour government begins to act upon the recommendations of the Beveridge Report (1942) by nationalising The Bank of England and Imperial Communications, bringing in a National Insurance Bill, and setting plans for the National Health Service. Nationalisation of industry and the provision of free healthcare and welfare were the main aims of post-war domestic politics.

Art and science

Mervyn Peake publishes Titus Groan; the first of his Gormenghast Trilogy. The three novels are regarded as classics of the fantasy genre, although they contain no magic or intelligent non-human characters, so might more appropriately be described as belonging to the 'gothic' or 'fantastic' genre.

International

Nazi officials are tried for their part in the War and the Holocaust at Nuremberg. The trials were to prosecute war criminals and the location was chosen because it was the site of the annual Nazi rallies, and therefore seen as a fitting place for the demise of the party. The Nuremberg Trials paved the way for post-war developments in international criminal law.

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Val Copley

26 June 2017, 15:44

Hi - I sent the information about the Pollock's toy theatre on 22nd June, that has been added to this listing - suddenly thought I may have got the name of the theatre wrong, double-checked, and it should read the 'Regency', not the 'Victoria' - slip of the brain, apologies for this, but glad I can correct it. kind regards, Val Copley

Val Copley

22 June 2017, 20:07

Hi - the photo shows Sir Ralph and Doris with one of Benjamin Pollock's toy theatres, the 'Regency', and Doris is cutting out characters from the juvenile drama version of 'Aladdin', then recently published by Pollock's. Sir Ralph was involved in the re-opening of Benjamin Pollock's Ltd by Alan Kean in 1946, and Doris designed the sets and scenery for the juvenile drama 'The High Toby' which was also published by Pollock's in the 40's.